(1)Are Chinese warships operating closer to Taiwan following a visit by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosiimage text translation
(2)Admiral Paparo. Yes
(3)Reporter: What would the U.S. Navy do if China invaded Taiwan
(4)Admiral Paparo, it’s up to the President of the United States and it’s up to CongressOur duty is to prepare for it
(5)However, if orders are issued to stop the invasion and support Taiwan, most of the U.S. Navy will be able to do so
(6)They will be deployed quickly to the Western Pacific to support Taiwan
(7)Reporter, are the U.S. Navy ready
(8)Admiral Paparo is ready That’s right
(9)I don’t say we’re prepared enough
(10)Reporter The U.S. was dominant in the recently unveiled war game, but including two aircraft carriers
(11)We’ve lost 20 ships Do you think the results are correct
(12)Admiral Paparo, that’s a good result I can assume a more pessimistic outcome
(13)There are more optimistic results You need to look at the costs that are likely to be lost
(14)Reporter: The U.S. Navy’s military posture is
(15)of hope to curb Chinese invasion of Taiwan
(16)Admiral Paparo, it is not my hope, it is my duty
(17)Together with allies and partners, the country’s security services have infringed on the interests of the country
(18)It will cost you more than you can afford to subvert order
(19)There’s a rolled omelet called Bsi Pacem Paraellum
(20)If you want peace, I’m readya Buddhist temple
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